Description
Live kombucha SCOBY
The Natural Probio kombucha SCOBY is a live mother culture that turns sweet tea into kombucha, a lightly fizzy fermented drink, in 7-14 days. It regenerates with every batch: buy once, make kombucha at home endlessly.
Important on arrival: start the first fermentation right after delivery to keep the SCOBY’s vitality.
Why choose Natural Probio
How to make it, in 4 steps
- Brew a sweet tea (black or green) and let it cool.
- Pour it into a jar with the SCOBY and the starter liquid.
- Cover with a cloth and let ferment for 7-14 days at room temperature.
- Taste, bottle and keep in the fridge. The SCOBY is reused right away.
Homemade or store-bought?
| Natural Probio | Store-bought kombucha | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost per litre | A few cents (tea and sugar) | Several euros per litre |
| Culture | Live and active, regenerates | Often pasteurised |
| Taste | Customisable (tea, fruit, timing) | Standard |
| Quantity | Unlimited, the SCOBY multiplies | One bottle at a time |
Everything you need to know
Description
The SCOBY (symbiotic culture of bacteria and yeasts) is a live disc-shaped culture. It ferments sweet tea and forms a new layer with every batch.
Each batch makes about 1-2 L of kombucha. You can flavour it with fruit or ginger in a second fermentation. The result is a lightly fizzy, tangy drink with an authentic taste.
Ideal for
- Anyone who loves kombucha and wants to brew it at home.
- Those looking for a fermented drink with a customisable taste.
- Beginners curious about fermentation.
- Big drinkers, thanks to the unlimited yield.
Storage and shelf life
- Between batches: keep the SCOBY in its starter liquid, at room temperature.
- For a break: keep it covered in its liquid.
- Shelf life: regenerates endlessly if cared for.
- Shipping: the culture travels alive, in dedicated packaging.
Specs and composition
- Ingredient: live kombucha SCOBY + starter liquid.
- Yield: about 1-2 L per batch.
- Time: 7-14 days per fermentation.
- Origin: traditional culture, artisan method.
- Storage: at room temperature, in the starter liquid.
- Reuse: unlimited.
Frequently asked questions
Does the SCOBY arrive alive?
Yes, shipped live and active with starter liquid, in dedicated packaging. Start the fermentation right after delivery.
Is it hard? What if I fail?
No, it’s simple. All you need is tea, sugar and patience. We guide you step by step to your first successful kombucha.
How much kombucha do I get?
About 1-2 L per batch, depending on the container. The SCOBY grows over time.
Which tea do I use?
Black or green sweet tea. Avoid teas flavoured with essential oils, which can weaken the culture.
Can I flavour it?
Yes, with fruit or ginger in a second fermentation, for more taste and bubbles.
If anything is wrong on delivery, we reply and guide you to your first successful kombucha, or we replace your SCOBY.
Complete your fermentation routine
📖 Learn more on the blog: How to Make Kombucha: The Complete Guide






